Dental Implants in Leeds

Dental implants are a prosthesis used in dentistry to replace lost teeth. They involve implanting a titanium screw into the jaw where the lost tooth used to be. We can then attach crowns, bridges or dentures to fill the gap naturally and efficiently.

Your first step to being fitted with a dental implant is the initial consultation with your dentist. During this visit, your dentist will take a 3D scan of your teeth to see where the titanium screw can be fitted. You may start the process that same day or you may be called in for a separate visit, depending on the type of work needed. You will be given a local anaesthetic or, if you are overly anxious, you can be sedated. The implants are surgically inserted into your jaw and a crown or dentures are affixed.

The good news is, dental implants are not subject to rotting and decay, like natural teeth so they should last you a considerable amount of time. However, maintaining a good oral hygiene regimen still necessary. The implant itself may not be subject to decay, but a lack of oral hygiene can lead to your other teeth decaying and subject you to gum disease. At The Dentist, you’ll be given information on how to look after your oral hygiene, including care of your new dental implant.

When a dental implant is placed in your jaw, it stimulates bone growth and stabilises your jaw. This is especially important as a missing tooth can result in bone and gum tissue disintegrating over time. At The Dentist, we’ll ensure your dental implant looks like your natural teeth. Not only that, it will also function just like your natural teeth. Once healing is complete, you can speak, laugh, eat and do everything you used to do before you needed a dental implant. Best of all, this is a long-term solution and with the right care, you may not need to replace your dental implants for many, many years.

From your initial consultation to fitting your final crown, the full dental implant process typically takes between three and six months. This allows time for the implant to bond with the jawbone, a natural process known as osseointegration, before your permanent restoration is attached. The exact timescale will depend on your individual treatment plan, including whether any preparatory work such as bone grafting is required. We will walk you through every stage at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

A single tooth implant starts from £2,641.95. The exact price depends on your treatment plan, including whether bone grafting is needed, and we'll confirm this at your consultation. Monthly payment plans and 0% finance are available. You can see costs for related treatments, like sinus grafting and bone grafting, on our price list.